– Customer review on 02/12/2011

bversives, and quarreling with more than one disgruntled governor. In early Reconstruction Texas, Heintzelman struggled with the conflict between former Secessionists and Radical Republicans. Despite his failures, Heintzelman remains among the most fascinating military figures of nineteenth-century America, if only for his broad involvement across much of the South and West during this pivotal era of the nation's history. By mining Heintzelman's massive journals and countless historical archives, Jerry Thompson has not only provided a retelling of the personal history of a frustrated general but has also given readers a richly textured account of the events, the political crosscurrents, and the times in which "Sourdough" won his unenviable reputation.
About the Author

JERRY THOMPSON is Regents Professor at Texas A&M International University in Laredo and a past president of the Texas State Historical Association. He holds a doctorate from Carnegie-Mellon University and has received numerous awards from the Texas Historical Commission, Western Writers of America, Texas State Historical Association, Historical Society of New Mexico, and Arizona Historical Society.
Publisher: Texas A & M University Press
ISBN: 1585445355
EAN: 9781585445356
Dimensions: 22.0 x 15.0 x 4.0 centimeters (0.93 kg)
Age Range: 15+ years
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– Customer review on 06/11/2010

Geronimo Stilton is a detective mouse who unravels clues to solve mysteries. My 7 year olds first chapter book. Highly recommend for younger readers, as they are full of descriptive words that are written in various funny ways to really capture your attention and get the imagination going. My boy still loves them and he is now 10. Once you've read one your child will be wanting more!!